Proposals to ban so-called casual camping around parts of Loch Lomond look set to get the go-ahead.
More then 65 per cent of people responding a public consultation were in favour of the move.
The ban looks set to be rubber-stamped by the Lomond & Trossachs National Park, amid fears similar bans could be proposed for other lochs.
Officials claim the move will held stamp out anti-social behaviour and vandalism around the loch shores.
Pike anglers responding to the consulttion said they were being restricted because of the actions of a minority which the police and national park authorities are already equipped with powers to deal with.
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Thursday, 24 June 2010
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Parking charges threat at Loch Lomond
First they announced they were considering a ban on so-called casual camping beside Loch Lomond, which would mean anglers could no longer bivvy up along 14 miles of its shoreline.
Now the Lomond and Trossachs National Park is considering charging up to £6.50 to park.
Story here.
Now the Lomond and Trossachs National Park is considering charging up to £6.50 to park.
Story here.
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
PAC bites back over Scottish bivvy ban
Pike anglers are backing Ramblers Scotland in their campaign against new camping by-laws proposed for Loch Lomond.
Park authorities claim tighter controls are needed to protect the Bonny, Bonny Banks from litter louts and vandals.
But the Pike Anglers Club of Great Britain (PAC) fears a ban would stop responsible anglers enjoying their sport around the loch shores.
It's worried similar by-laws could also stop visiting fishermen from bivvying up around lochs Tay, Tummel and Rannoch.
"The by-laws would deny us the right to enjoy the countryside, as our members have for generations," said PAC secretary Graham Slater. "It's wrong to punish the majority because a minority offend."
Trossachs National Park has announced a 12-week consultation on whether to stop "informal camping" along a 14-mile stretch of Lomond's eastern shore.
MSP Murdo Fraser is calling for similar bans to be imposed along the bans of lochs across Highland Perthshire. But the 2500-strong PAC says any bans would be contrary to the spirit of the Land Reform Act.
Its leaders have written to the Ramblers, expressing support for their campaign. They're also seeking urgent talks with National Park authorities.
"What these proposed by-laws fail to do is draw a line between the responsible behaviour of a group of anglers bivvied up around a loch, enjoying a pastime which is completely in tune with the philosphy of the National Park, and those who leave litter, light fires and behave like hooligans," said Fife-based Mr Slater.
"A blanket ban makes as much sense as banning driving because a minority of motorists speed, drink drive or cause crashes."
Loch Lomond is one of Scotlands most historically-important pike fisheries, which has been enjoyed by pike anglers from both sides of the border since Victorian times. Tommy Morgan's 47lbs 11oz pike, landed from the loch in 1945, still holds the Scottish record.
The largest pike ever to be found in the British Isles was discovered dead on its banks, near the River Endrick, in 1934. The head of this monster, estimated to weigh 70lbs, is now in Glasgow's Kelvington Museum.
Consultation over the by-law changes ends on May 3.
Click here for more on the consultation, and how to take part.
Click here for Scotsman story on how the proposed ban could spread.
Park authorities claim tighter controls are needed to protect the Bonny, Bonny Banks from litter louts and vandals.
But the Pike Anglers Club of Great Britain (PAC) fears a ban would stop responsible anglers enjoying their sport around the loch shores.
It's worried similar by-laws could also stop visiting fishermen from bivvying up around lochs Tay, Tummel and Rannoch.
"The by-laws would deny us the right to enjoy the countryside, as our members have for generations," said PAC secretary Graham Slater. "It's wrong to punish the majority because a minority offend."
Trossachs National Park has announced a 12-week consultation on whether to stop "informal camping" along a 14-mile stretch of Lomond's eastern shore.
MSP Murdo Fraser is calling for similar bans to be imposed along the bans of lochs across Highland Perthshire. But the 2500-strong PAC says any bans would be contrary to the spirit of the Land Reform Act.
Its leaders have written to the Ramblers, expressing support for their campaign. They're also seeking urgent talks with National Park authorities.
"What these proposed by-laws fail to do is draw a line between the responsible behaviour of a group of anglers bivvied up around a loch, enjoying a pastime which is completely in tune with the philosphy of the National Park, and those who leave litter, light fires and behave like hooligans," said Fife-based Mr Slater.
"A blanket ban makes as much sense as banning driving because a minority of motorists speed, drink drive or cause crashes."
Loch Lomond is one of Scotlands most historically-important pike fisheries, which has been enjoyed by pike anglers from both sides of the border since Victorian times. Tommy Morgan's 47lbs 11oz pike, landed from the loch in 1945, still holds the Scottish record.
The largest pike ever to be found in the British Isles was discovered dead on its banks, near the River Endrick, in 1934. The head of this monster, estimated to weigh 70lbs, is now in Glasgow's Kelvington Museum.
Consultation over the by-law changes ends on May 3.
Click here for more on the consultation, and how to take part.
Click here for Scotsman story on how the proposed ban could spread.
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